War Department pamphlet DA PAM 35-3 WAC Life 1945-04-30. Chapter I. INTO THE RANKS This booklet's job. 2 Establishment of the Corps How new is this life? 6 And how will you like this life? 7 You're still an individual! 9 Use that head of yours! 9 How much will your training mean? 11 The things morale is made of 12 Take care of your own team 14 Your oath of enlistment . 10 Chapter II. YOU AND YOUR JOB There's a place for you! The classification system . . 21 The Army General Classification Test 23 The classification interviews 24 Your qualification card 20 The "rare bird" file . . . 27 "Staging" is "the end of the beginning" 27 On the job Tips to remember on the job 33 Learn the Army's language 33 Identify yourself properly 33 Use "Army Time" Military dates Equipment on the job 33 A job with a future Opportunities within your job 30 Educational opportunities 37 Study in your spare time Officer Candidate School Earning a promotion 39 Transfers are for the benefit of the service Your job overseas Chapter III. THE MILITARY SET-UP The United Nations AG The people's Army The Army of the United States 48 How the Army is organized 50 The big three 50 The Army Ground Forces 52 The Army Air Forces 52 The Army Service Forces 53 Combat organizations 54 Theaters of operations 54 Field armies 55 Defense command 55 Task force 55 Elements of organizations 55 WAC organization 58 Post organization 59 Unit organization 60 The chain of command 61 Laws of the Army The Articles of War 62 Desertion 63 Absence without leave 63 Safeguarding military information 64 Disrespect 64 Insubordination 65 Disorders 65 Caring for equipment 66 "Company punishment" 66 Misconduct 66 Courts martial 67 Summary courts martial 68 Special courts martial 68 General courts martial 68 Army Regulations 69 Post regulations ., 70 Company regulations 70 Doctrine in publications , 71 Civil laws 73 Military enforcement 73 Chapter IV. GOOD SOLDIERING ID Military discipline 76 Military courtesy 77 The salute 77 Persons to salute 78 How to salute 78 When to salute 80 When not to salute 81 Remember 83 Forms of address 83 The basis of basic training Your day in basic 85 "The school of the soldier" means drill! The nature of commands 90 Actions are in cadence 90 Some commands are "by the numbers** 91 Understand the orders 91 You join a formation 93 Assume the position of attention 94 Positions of rest 96 Facings at a halt ~ . 98 March at close interval 100 March smartly 1 102 Double time is faster marching 102 , The formation changes direction 103 Marches not at attention 108 Your formation halts 10ft The group "dresses" ]08 The formation closes. 109 Your uniform is a symbol Uniform regulations 110 Fitting Ill Marking Ill Care of clothing Ill Conservation of clothing 112 Laundry 112 Care of woolens 113 Shoes need special care 113 Care of the gas mask. 114 "Salvage" is replacement procedure 114 You can identify every soldier 115 Ranks and ratings 115 Branch identifications 117 Service identification 119 Medals and ribbons 119 Badges 121 Unauthorised decorations 122 There's work to be done Everyone shares in the work 123 Your area is your own responsibility 124 Squad responsibility 124 Fire control 124 Interior guard 125 Composition of the guard 125 Remember your guard orders 126 Special orders 127 "KP" is a necessary chore 127 "CQ" and "BP" 127 Fatigue details 128 Every one is responsible . 128 Food is vital Rations vary 129 Eat what you take 132 Be considerate 133 Check your attitude -. 133 Chapter V. THE PERSONAL SIDE Adjust yourself to your neighbors Understand "GI Joe" 138 Watch your habits! 139 "Goldbricking" is a fine art 141 Get ahead honestly 141 Homesickness can be cured 142 Your personal well-being Advisory services 144 For your leisure time at camp 146 The day room 146 The post exchange 146 Movies 146 Service clubs 146 Personal hygiene Health protection 149 Immunization 149 Physicals 149 Sick call 149 Common physical reactions 150 Early treatment is essential 151 Don't try to cure yourself 151 Cleanliness comes first 152 Wash your bands 152 Keep your body clean 152 Be careful of your hair 152 Keep your fingernails clean 153 Change clothing often 153 Care for your teeth 153 Your hands need care ... 153 Douches may be used 153 Stay feminine! 154 Watch your weight 155 Avoid exposure 155 Don't catch cold! 155 Protect your feet 156 Exercise keeps you fit 156 First aid may save a life Know what not to do. 158 Remember 159 Chapter VI. YOUR BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES Ratings bring higher pay There is also extra pay Pay for travel and rations Allotments are pay deductions Allowances provide for dependents "Stoppages" are deductions. The pay roll and pay book Income tax postponements and exclusions You can obtain legal help The Civil Relief Act benefits you Free medical and dental care Looking ahead War Bonds for investment Insurance for safeguard Opportunity for saving There are many privileges The GI Bill of Rights Unemployment compensation Education Financial assistance Free mailing Furlough tickets cost about half Other reduced rates Time off Furloughs 172 Passes are short furloughs 173 "Class A" passes 173 Emergency furloughs 173 Extensions may be granted 174 Sickness while on furlough 174 Chapter VII. THE WAR AND THE PEACE Your part in the war 179 Appendix: Army Talk l81 Personal Record 191 Digitized by Google books.

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